Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple’s first foldable will drop Face ID and add a Touch ID button instead, to help hit 4.5–4.8mm unfolded thickness (close to the 4.2mm world’s thinnest). He expects two rear cameras,

But what makes this report interesting is the amount of detail Kuo is sharing, indicating that the foldable iPhone may actually be real and not just a myth. According to Kuo, the

Apple's first foldable iPhone should arrive around the end of 2026 or early 2027 with a book-style design and a premium price tag of

Apple is likely to launch the first foldable iPhone in late 2026, with a starting price between $2,000 and $2,500 (Rs 1,74,155 and Rs 2,17,687 approx.), which is in line with the previous reports. Prominent Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the company intends to complete specs by Q2 2025 and begin mass production in Q4 2026.

Speculation continues to build that Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone could debut next year. Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported Wednesday that the company plans to launch a foldable iPhone at the end of 2026 or early 2027.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the expected iPhone Fold will lack Face ID, but come with a 7.8-inch crease free display, in late 2026 or early 2027.